Production on a third season of here! TV's gay soap Dante's Cove will begin early next year.

The soap will become the first series renewed for a third season by an LGBT network in America.

"The success of Dante's Cove, which has built a loyal fan base over its first two seasons, has helped build a solid foundation for the network," said Paul Colichman, founder and CEO of here! Networks. "We are proud and excited to announce the shows renewal for a third, thrilling season."